Stock splits are no longer as routine as they were a couple of decades ago, but a string of high-profile ones has put the subject back in the spotlight. In 2025, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX | NFLX Price ...

Stock splits are common and usually celebrated by investors. But while stock splits are popular and occur frequently, a debate continues to rage about whether they are necessary or have any meaningful ...

While stock splits are not as common as they were a couple of decades ago, a number of notable ones have happened in the past year. They include those from Broadcom, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Sony, and ...

Stock splits grab investor attention, and for good reason. A hot stock that has seen its share price dramatically increase (often into the triple digits or more) will suddenly appear more affordable.

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...